The Shape of Things Movie Review 2003

LaBute is back to his own skewed view of the world, taken from his 2001 play. Nebbishy Adam (Rudd) works as a guard at a college art museum. Evelyn (Weisz) is the art student who bedazzles him, and she begins to make him over into someone desirable, which angers his chauvinistic best friend Philip (Weller). But the "new" Adam sparks feelings in Philip's fiancee Jenny (Mol), who was once the object of Adam's unrequited affection. Never subtle, LaBute's intention to leave no cruelty unexplored is blatant and wears quickly. Despite the best efforts of the actors involved, the film's stage origins and LaBute's obvious direction combine to lessen the film's impact.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adapted from a Play, Museums, Romantic Drama, Rent-a-Cop

Screenplay

Neil LaBute

Cast

Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Gretchen Mol, Frederick Weller

Cinematography

James L. Carter

Director

Neil LaBute

Music

Elvis Costello

Other

Richard E. Yawn, Joel Plotch, Christopher H. Lawrence, Lynette Meyer, Lynette Meyer

Producer

Neil LaBute, Gail Mutrux, Philip Steuer, Rachel Weisz, Working Title Productions, StudioCanal, Pretty Pictures, Focus Features